South Korea's population to shrink over 30 per cent in 2072; more couples preferring to be childless, says data

SEOUL (Bernama-Yonhap): South Korea is projected to see its population drop significantly over the next 50 years, and its global population ranking fall by 30 notches over the ultra-low birth rate and rapid aging, data showed Monday.

The country's population is projected to come to 36 million in 2072, down 30.8 percent from this year's 52 million.